Artificial Intelligence (AI) development is moving at a rapid scale. It is fast transforming every aspect of our lives and society. It is playing a greater role in the way government engages young people, improving healthcare and learning systems, redefining the workforce and increasing productivity. AI is not also without challenges, AI-related infrastructure is linked to greenhouse gas emissions and e-waste; and AI is misused to spread misinformation and image-based abuse, yet, young leaders are working to ensure that AI is used to tackle social and environmental issues, rather than exacerbate them .
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Summary
- Application DeadlineAugust 2, 2026
- ValueFully Funded
- Study LevelTraining
- SponsorOne Young World
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
Selected The Brandtech Group AI For Good Sholars will receive:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town from 3 - 6 November.
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 2 and 6 (inclusive) November.
- Return air travel.
- Catering, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ground transportation between Summit venues in Cape Town.
- Access to Pencil AI. Pencil is the world’s No. 1 generative AI SaaS platform for brands. Its Pencil Pro generative AI product is tailored specifically for global brands and revolutionises creative production, distribution and performance prediction.
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Join the exceptional Brandtech AI for Good Alumni network
- Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions to help turn their inspiration into action.
- Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme designed to provide delegates with enhanced leadership skills and principles alongside expertise around the Summit's main themes.
Requirements
Candidates must be:
- Young leaders aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026*.
- Nationals and residents of any African countries with demonstrated AI solutions in Africa.
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership and promoting the responsible use of AI.
- Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions using AI to address one or more of the above five pillars ( applications from candidates whose causes may not exactly fit one of the 5 pillars will be considered if using AI positively and responsibly to drive your work).
- Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
- Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients and Brandtech Group staff/management who are also attending the Summit.
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Application Deadline
August 2, 2026How To Apply
Applications are open for The Brandtech Group AI For Good Scholarship 2026.
We are looking for five young African leaders with track records of impactful and innovative solutions for sustainable and responsible use of AI.
Selected scholars will be leading initiatives with proven impact aligned with one or more the below pillars:
- AI as a tool to promote sustainability and tackle climate change.
- AI to address education access, improve learning systems, and increase productivity
- AI as a tool to combat misinformation, online hate, social harm and promote social equity
- AI as a tool to address health access, health inequality and mental well-being.
- AI for Active citizen engagement.
Candidates must apply through the application portal below. Please note that if longlisted for the scholarship, you may be invited to submit additional documentation, including references and video pitch as part of the application process.
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